not the sharpest pencil in the drawer
a clever euphemism for someone who lacks intelligence
see also a few bricks shy of a load, not the brightest bulb on the porch
Seth - "Did you hear about Werner? He tried to start his car with lighter fluid."
Taylor - "I'm not surprised; he's not the sharpest pencil in the drawer."
by Hey-Johnny-Johnny June 05, 2006
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not the sharpest tool in the box
(humorous, euphemistic) Lacking in intelligence; dimwitted.
Synonyms
not the sharpest tool in the shed
not the sharpest knife in the drawer
not the brightest penny in the fountain (to be bright as a new penny = to shine)
not the sharpest pencil in the drawer
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